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"It: Welcome to Derry" Unveils Dark Origins of Pennywise

1/22/2025

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Get ready for a chilling journey back in time with *It: Welcome to Derry*, set to premiere on HBO in 2025. This gripping prequel to Stephen King's *It* delves into the terrifying origins of Pennywise, as a new group of children confronts the malevolent clown. With casting director Rich Delia hinting at a brutal storyline where not all characters make it, fans can expect a darker twist on the beloved tale.

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Get ready for a chilling journey back in time with *It: Welcome to Derry*, set to premiere on HBO in 2025. This gripping prequel to Stephen King's *It* delves into the terrifying origins of Pennywise, as a new group of children confronts the malevolent clown. With casting director Rich Delia hinting at a brutal storyline where not all characters make it, fans can expect a darker twist on the beloved tale.